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Tsufuro Shrine

津風呂神社

Tsufuro Jinja

Tsufuro Shrine is a local Shinto shrine located in the mountainous Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture. The shrine is associated with the natural features of the area, particularly water sources and mountain worship that characterize many shrines in this historically significant region known for its connection to Emperor Go-Daigo and the Southern Court period.

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Denomination
Local Shinto
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Local water and mountain deities
Kami enshrined
Mountain deity, Water deity
Founding
Heian period
Coordinates
34.4674418, 136.5985035

Visitor tip

The shrine is located in a mountainous area, so wear appropriate footwear for potentially uneven terrain.

Historical note

The shrine reflects the ancient tradition of mountain and water worship common throughout the Yoshino region, an area that has been considered sacred since ancient times and served as a refuge for the Southern Court during the 14th century.